Broom Handle Putters

[delc]

Complete Rubbish!

Bradley and others used long putters right from the start!

Now stop trolling!

I think they were the exceptions rather than the rule, and we don't know if they used short putters at some point in their lives. Certainly Keegan Bradley was using a belly putter at College. More typical is Adam Scott who took to the broom handle putter because he was having problems using a short putter. He tried a brief return to a short putter, but soon reverted back to the broom handle. It will be interesting to see what he does next year.

 

[Foxholer]

I think they were the exceptions rather than the rule, and we don't know if they used short putters at some point in their lives. Certainly Keegan Bradley was using a belly putter at College. More typical is Adam Scott who took to the broom handle putter because he was having problems using a short putter. He tried a brief return to a short putter, but soon reverted back to the broom handle. It will be interesting to see what he does next year.

Post reported - Trolling!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Sorry DelC but this is becoming a regular and boring topic. The size of the hole makes no difference to the yips and I'd argue that if you increase it, there will still come a point when those with them, and those that are just poor at putting, will still miss. What then. Make it bigger still? As for speeding the game up, I don't buy this at all. Providing players don't take an age, and that applies to non-yippers it won't make a difference if you three putts or more. Slow play is caused by a myriad of reasons and putting is only one.

Just let it go. We know you had the yips but the constant bleating about changing golf and various rules to suit is becoming a joke. The rules are there for everyone

 

[pokerjoke]

Sorry DelC but this is becoming a regular and boring topic. The size of the hole makes no difference to the yips and I'd argue that if you increase it, there will still come a point when those with them, and those that are just poor at putting, will still miss. What then. Make it bigger still? As for speeding the game up, I don't buy this at all. Providing players don't take an age, and that applies to non-yippers it won't make a difference if you three putts or more. Slow play is caused by a myriad of reasons and putting is only one.

Just let it go. We know you had the yips but the constant bleating about changing golf and various rules to suit is becoming a joke. The rules are there for everyone

No difference to you harping on about your quest for single figures or you chipping woes or your range sessions that are going so well but you cant take it to the course.

Or your phone call off Padraig or NGT which you obviously have not grasped the concept.

Or your 2 bad holes per round that always cost you.

So having a go at Del is just basically having a go at yourself.

Yes all these examples are you endless bleating.

 

[Phil2511]

Its quite simple folks, if a topic bores you then don't reply, if some of you hadn't been replying then the thread might be 2 pages instead of 5, so keep it nice please. Also the reported post function is for serious issues, not because you don't like a topic or are losing an argument.

Have a nice evening.

 

[WinBase]

lmao @ hole size argument - Sorry Del but suggesting making hole sizes bigger because some people have more trouble than others is quite ridiculous IMHO. its true it can be a difficult task (for all of us) but that's the game and not everyone is ever equal in skills both mental and physical, and someone will always say 'if only it was a few inches bigger' no matter what you do. you don't hear dart players suggesting a bigger board, snooker players wanting bigger pockets, cyclist wanting more downhill sections or hurdlers shorter hurdles because it will make their life easier, what would be the point and how could you compare improvements and scores over the years - it would make every record obsolete and get boring after a short period of time - GL

 

[delc]

So could I get a 10ft long putter and rest the shaft (firmly) against my shoulder so that it becomes a pivot point and putt like that perfectly legally?

I believe that would still count as anchoring the club against the body, and I don't think such a club would be very practical! As I suggested before, long putters should be limited to a maximum of 48" in length, same as the limit for all other clubs, so they can't be used to gain an advantage in measuring out club lengths! Most belly putters are only about 40-43" long btw.

 

[Smiffy]

No difference to you harping on about your quest for single figures or you chipping woes or your range sessions that are going so well but you cant take it to the course.

Or your phone call off Padraig or NGT which you obviously have not grasped the concept.

Or your 2 bad holes per round that always cost you.

So having a go at Del is just basically having a go at yourself.

Yes all these examples are you endless bleating.

He has a post count to consider.